Don′t Suspend Me!
Author | : Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2016-07-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506350400 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506350402 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Download or read book Don′t Suspend Me! written by Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how alternative discipline methods can create long-term change Suspensions don’t work. They don’t improve behavior and they don’t address the social-emotional needs of students. It is time to change the culture of discipline in schools. There are better, alternative discipline methods that can create positive, meaningful long-term changes in the behavior of challenging students. Aligned with educational law, Don’t Suspend Me! is a user-friendly guide that gives educators the tools they need to apply these alternative methods. Readers will find A toolkit with alternative strategies to use for the most common behavior challenges Case study examples and testimonials from educators in the field Worksheets and exercises for the major discipline incidents that occur in schools Answers to commonly asked questions Written by practitioners for practitioners, this book will help educators comply with new legal requirements, create meaningful change in the behavior of at-risk students, and ultimately develop more productive and empathetic citizens. "Don’t Suspend Me! is needed across all schools. This book will give administrators an easy-to-follow plan while dealing with the variety of discipline issues on a daily basis." Leo Castillo, Principal Sanger Unified School District, Sanger, CA "Don’t Suspend Me! offers a timely topic and gets into the nuts and bolts of the practitioner′s point of view. The toolbox nature is exactly what is needed for those who have determined to try alternative discipline options and now need specific guidance on how to implement." Jason Thompson, Assistant Principal Jefferson Elementary, Schenectady, NY